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Cambridge Dictionary chooses ‘parasocial’ as word of the year 2025

Cambridge Dictionary chooses ‘parasocial’ as word of the year 2025

Parasocial describes a connection that people form with someone they don't know, particularly with celebrities, influencers

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5,000-year-old carbonized barley grains from Early Bronze Age discovered in eastern Türkiye
11.11.2025

5,000-year-old carbonized barley grains from Early Bronze Age discovered in eastern Türkiye

Archaeologists unearth kitchen with oven, pottery, grinding stones and animal bones

Collins English Dictionary chooses 'vibe coding' 2025 word of the year
06.11.2025

Collins English Dictionary chooses 'vibe coding' 2025 word of the year

'Vibe coding' -- use of AI to convert human language into code, succeeds 'brat' in 2024, 'AI' in 2023

Türkiye’s traditional Hatay pastry 'kaytaz boregi' receives EU recognition
06.11.2025

Türkiye’s traditional Hatay pastry 'kaytaz boregi' receives EU recognition

EU geographical indication marks Türkiye’s 39th registered product, boosting promotion of southeastern city of Hatay’s culinary heritage, local economy

UNESCO designates Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day
03.11.2025

UNESCO designates Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day

With this decision UNESCO reaffirmed enduring commitment to multilingualism, cultural diversity and dialogue among peoples, says Türkiye’s permanent representative to UNESCO Gulnur Aybet

Jennifer Lopez named brand ambassador for Türkiye’s Zen Diamond
31.10.2025

Jennifer Lopez named brand ambassador for Türkiye’s Zen Diamond

Collaboration marks major step in Turkish jewelry brand’s global expansion